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Meta bans RT and other Russian media networks for using deceptive tactics

Enforcement of the ban would roll out over the coming days, it said. In addition to Facebook, Meta's apps include Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads

Ex-BBC news anchor gets suspended for indecent images of children on phone

Former BBC news anchor Huw Edwards, once one of the most prominent media figures in Britain, was given a suspended prison sentence on Monday for indecent images of children on his phone. Edwards, 63, pleaded guilty in Westminster Magistrates' Court in July to three counts of making indecent images of children, a charge related to photos sent to him on the WhatsApp messaging service by a convicted pedophile. Chief Magistrate Paul Goldspring sentenced Edwards to a six-month prison term suspended for two years. It is not an exaggeration to say your long-earned reputation is in tatters, Goldspring said. Edwards' fall from grace over the past year has caused turmoil for the BBC after it was revealed the publicly funded broadcaster paid him about 200,000 pounds (USD 263,000) for five months of his salary after he had been arrested in November while on leave. The BBC has asked him to pay it back. Edwards had been one of the BBC's top earners when he was suspended in July 2023 over separa

WhatsApp's Business & Click to WhatsApp revenue doubles in a year

"India is one of the top markets for WhatsApp globally, not just in terms of users but also in messaging," said Sandhya Devanathan, Meta vice-president, India

Delhi riots: HC asks trial court not to pass order on charges till Sept 23

The Delhi High Court on Thursday asked the trial court not to pass a final order on framing of charges till September 23 in connection with the case of alleged larger conspiracy behind the 2020 northeast Delhi riots. The high court's order came while hearing a plea by riots accused Devangana Kalita seeking direction to the police to provide her certain videos and WhatsApp chats in two cases, including one under the anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, related to the communal violence during the 2020 protests against the CAA and NRC. The counsel for respondent (State) appears through video conferencing and submitted that he does not have the case file with him and seeks adjournment. The counsel for the petitioner opposes the prayer for adjournment on the grounds that arguments on framing of charges are ongoing and this petition pertains to supply of unrelied/relied documents under section 207 of CrPC. Considering the submissions made, the matter be listed for argumen

Meta to allow messages from 3rd-party apps on WhatsApp, Messenger: Details

Meta is working on new notifications in Messenger and WhatsApp that will inform the user when they have the option to connect chats from supported third-party apps

WhatsApp to make viewing of status updates more convenient and quick soon

The new feature will allow users to simply tap the profile picture of the contact in viewers' list to view their status updates

SEC's WhatsApp probe expands as Moody's, S&P, Fitch hit with $48 mn fine

The Securities and Exchange Commission said Tuesday that Moody's and S&P will each pay $20 million to settle the cases, while Fitch will pay $8 million

Tech wrap Sep 02: Apple iPad, Realme Narzo 70 Turbo 5G, Play Store and more

Apple expected to unveil new iPad models at its September 9 launch event. Google Play Store now allows simultaneous Android app downloads and updates. Realme to launch Narzo 70 Turbo on September 9

WhatsApp explores new Meta AI Voice Chat Mode with customisable voices

The new feature would also offer a typing free interaction with only voice commands and users would be able to turn on the voice chat mode manually

Tech wrap Aug 30: Apple iPhone 16 series, Gmail Q&A, WhatsApp Passkey, more

Apple to release iPhone intelligence features in batches. Google introduces Gmail Q&A feature on Android. WhatsApp tests Passkey encryption for login, chat backup access on Android

WhatsApp tests Passkey encryption for login, chat backup access on Android

Passkeys will use biometric data such as facial recognition and fingerprints and would be an alternative to the old password system

WhatsApp explores contact manual sync option for use with multiple accounts

Reportedly, the new WhatsApp feature will allow users to disable contact synchronisation for one account while keeping it enabled for another on the same device

Kolkata Police arrest 5 over threats to vandalise Mamata Banerjee's home

The creator of an audio clip threatening to vandalise Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Kalighat home, along with the creator and admin of the WhatsApp group, has been arrested

WhatsApp explores 'mark all chats as read' option on Android app: Details

Although the option to mark all chats as read at once has been available on iOS for some time, WhatsApp has begun testing it on the Android app now

Call, messaging apps must comply with rules for nation's security: COAI

Telecom operators expect internet calling and messaging apps like WhatsApp, Google Meet, and Telegram to comply with rules in the same manner as all service providers do, industry body COAI said on Monday. The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) -- whose members include Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea, among others -- said it is misleading to demand to exclude over-the-top (OTT) communication apps from the Telecommunications Act 2023 as they are subject to other regulations because various non-sectoral rules apply on telecom operators as well. "COAI would like to state that the 'Security of the Country' is of utmost importance and in this regard, all communication service providers, including OTT-based communication services, should adhere to the requisite directives of the country as done by the Telecom Service Providers," COAI Director General SP Kochhar said. He said that telecom operators have invested heavily in setting up the infrastructure for lawful

Tech wrap Aug 26: iPhone 16 launch, WhatsApp AR features, Meta Quest, more

Apple could launch the iPhone 16 series on September 10. Meta mulls affordable Quest headset. WhatsApp tests AR effects and filters in video calls on iPhone app

WhatsApp tests augmented reality video call effects, filters on iPhone app

The features are accessible to some beta testers on the latest version of WhatsApp beta for iOS from the TestFlight app, they will be available widely in the upcoming weeks

Iranian hackers targeted WhatsApp of staffers in Biden, Trump admins: Meta

The same Iranian hacking group believed to have targeted both the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns, tried to go after the WhatsApp accounts of staffers in the administrations of President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, Meta Platforms said Friday. Meta said it discovered the network of hackers, who posed as tech support agents for companies including Microsoft and Google, after individuals who received the suspicious WhatsApp messages reported them. Meta's investigators linked the activity to the same network blamed for the hacking incident reported by Trump's campaign. The FBI this week said a hack by Iran of the Trump campaign and an attempted breach of the Biden-Harris campaign was part of a broader Iranian effort to interfere with the U.S. presidential election. A statement Friday from Meta, the parent of Facebook and Instagram, said that the hackers had tried to target the WhatsApp account of individuals in the Middle East, the United States and the

WhatsApp tests usernames in shift from phone numbers for privacy: Know more

This feature, currently available in WhatsApp Android beta version 2.24.18.2, aims to enhance privacy and protect users against spam

Tech wrap Aug 19: Fortnite, Instagram, Google Maps for WearOS, and more

Fortnite returns to Android. Instagram explores vertical profile grid. Google Maps for Wear OS adds offline navigation. Age of Empires Mobile to launch on iOS and Android on Oct 17